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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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